Science Safety

When do you clean up a spill?

• at the end of the day

• at once

• during clean up time

• when you have time

You should always wear which kind of shoes when doing a science lab?

• sandals

• slippers

• open-toed shoes

• closed-toed shoes

When should you wear googles during science experiments?

• anytime chemicals, heat or sediments are used

• to improve vision

• to avoid eye strain

• only if you don't have glasses

If you have been injured in the lab, what should you do first?

• see a doctor after school

• visit the school nurse after class

• tell the teacher at once

• apply first aid yourself

Playing around in the science lab is

• not dangerous

• always against the rules

• okay

• okay if you are working alone

If you don't understand the directions or part of a lab, you should

• skip it and go to the next part

• figure it out as you do the lab

• ask the teacher before you start

• try several methods until something works

When getting glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

• clean any glassware that looks dirty

• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is needed

• examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks

• all of these

Who should you tell if a piece of equipment is not working?

• your lab partner

• your teacher

• your best friend in the class

• the custodian

What should you do with all waste material after completing an experiment?

• take it home

• disposed of according to your teacher's directions

• dumped into the sink

• leave it at your table for the next class

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the first thing you should do if you get a sticky substance on your hand from a test tube?

• wash your hands and tell the teacher

• wipe your hands on a classmate

• wipe your hands on your pants

• try to figure out what the sticky substance is